One of the best selling games on the Apple iTunes App Store is apparently making the move to console, according to an admission from its developer to The Sun. Speaking to the UK newspaper, Rovio co-founder Joe Wee stated that the studio is also releasing [Angry Birds] on Nintendo DS, …
Read More »PS3 surge boosts Sony
An impressive year-on-year boost in PS3 sales has delivered a strong financial quarter for Sony for the three months ending June 30th 2010. Losses at the Networked Products and Devices Division, which includes PlayStation, dropped to YEN 3.8bn – in the same period last year that number stood at YEN …
Read More »ModNation Racers gets casual update
Sony’s ModNation Racers will receive a downloadable update that makes the game more accessible to casual gamers. A forthcoming patch for the game will introduce a casual career mode that pits players against less aggressive computer-controlled opponents. The new mode was announaced as part of the regular ModNation Monday post …
Read More »Sony and Nintendo making 3G handhelds
The Wall Street Journal claims that both Sony and Nintendo are in talks with wireless carrier NTT DoCoMo about integrating 3G mobile connectivity into upcoming handhelds. In Nintendo’s case this is believed to be an unannounced iteration of the not-yet-released 3DS. In Sony’s case it would be for the still …
Read More »Square announces Monster Hunter rival
Japanese publisher Square Enix has announced a brand new action title for the PSP called Lord of Arcana. The title sees players being plunged into the dark depths of the underworld to fight vast and powerful creatures of legend in their quest to obtain the power of Arcana”. Combat is …
Read More »RETAIL BIZ: Metal Gear tops PSP charts
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker has debuted at No.1 in the PSP charts this week. The Konami stealth action game put an end to 2010 FIFA World Cup’s seven-week stint in the top spot and is the first PSP title to reach No.1 since April. 2010 FIFA World Cup, ModNation …
Read More »Hirai unimpressed by 3D handheld displays
'It's a bit of a challenge to maintain that 3D experience,' says Sony games boss of handheld stereoscopic content
Read More »Reeves: Nintendo are shit hot at handheld
David Reeves thinks there’s a good chance that Sony will launch a true successor to the PSP within the next year. Furthermore, the former SCEE president and CEO believes that if they don’t they could face a permanent exit from the handheld race. It’s an exciting time and you could …
Read More »E3 2010: Day Two roundup
E3 kicked off with a bang on Tuesday 15th June as Nintendo and Sony held press conferences revealing new game line-ups, hardware and publisher partnerships. MCV covered all the announcements to bring you the latest news from the Los Angeles show floor. But if you don’t have time to sift …
Read More »SONY: 70 new PSP games by Xmas
Sony says there will be 70 new PSP games released before the end of the year. The platform holder has also announced there will be a retail bundle for God of War: Ghosts of Sparta, although this is unconfirmed for Europe. Titles include Tetris, Ace Combat, Patapon 3, Fat Princess, …
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